AIC

How ITs can fill a void in the pensions landscape

A surge in demand post-RDR makes for positive headlines, but it also masks a bigger problem

Transact has partnered with Octopus Investments to become the first platform to offer venture capital trusts (VCTs) following the introduction of new legislation.

Global trusts attracted the highest level of interest on the Association of Investment Companies'(AIC) website in the first quarter of this year.

The majority of investment trusts have seen their discounts widen in 2015 despite equity markets reaching record highs, leaving analysts perplexed.

The Woodford effect

Witan investment trust has become the tenth investment trust to grow its annual dividend for 40 consecutive years, according to the Association of Investment Companies.

In the first of a series of articles on VCTs, Jack Rose, business development director for tax products at LGBR Capital, explores how VCTs work and what they can offer different types of investors

Strategic Equity Capital trust

Investec Wealth and Investment CIO Chris Hills and Schroder UK Mid Cap director Rachel Beagles have joined the board of the Association of Investment Companies.